Category Archives: Local Sports
Blazers return home Friday night after three weeks away
KAMLOOPS - The last home game the Blazers played was Feb. 11, a thrilling 5-4 win over Prince George. For the next three weeks, it was Scotties prep, play on the ice, and a championship presentation. ...
Mar 03, 2023
Kamloops curler Dunstone going back to his Manitoba roots at 2023 Brier
KAMLOOPS - Matt Dunstone has been to four Briers, and in the previous four he's worn the Green and Yellow of Saskatchewan, even as a wildcard last year. However, in the upcoming 2023 Brier in London, ...
Mar 02, 2023
Blazers' Bankier knows he has work ahead after first contract with Wild
KAMLOOPS - After signing his first pro hockey contract, Caedan Bankier can't wait to see what the future holds with the Minnesota Wild, who signed him to a three-year entry level contract earlier this...
Mar 02, 2023
With Scotties wrapped, Memorial Cup planning kicks into high gear
KAMLOOPS - With the Scotties Tournament of Hearts now in the rearview mirror, all eyes are on the upcoming Memorial Cup in Kamloops. The event that pits the four best junior hockey teams in the nation...
Mar 01, 2023
Blazers F Bankier signs on the dotted line with NHL's Minnesota Wild
KAMLOOPS - For the second time in the same day, a Kamloops Blazer has signed a professional contract.The Minnesota Wild announced on social media that the team has signed forward Caedan Bankier to a t...
Mar 01, 2023
Blazers forward Ryan Hofer signs NHL contract with Capitals
KAMLOOPS - A 20-year-old Kamloops Blazers forward has signed his National Hockey League (NHL) entry level deal. In a news release issued Wednesday (March 1), the Washington Capitals announced they sig...
Mar 01, 2023
Merritt Centennials host mental health awareness night
MERRITT, B.C. - For Saturday's (Feb. 25) home game, the Merritt Centennials hosted a mental health awareness night in support of the Ty Pozzobon Foundation."What [the foundation] does is work to reduc...
Feb 28, 2023
Steal of two in fifth proves decisive as Einarson wins fourth consecutive Scotties title in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It was a Sunday (Feb. 26) night rematch in the final of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a guarantee that history would be made.Colleen Jones was likely one of the most interested vie...
Feb 26, 2023
Blazers win 11th straight, defeat Hurricanes 6-2
LETHBRIDGE, A.B. - The win streak continues to stay alive as the Kamloops win their 11th consecutive game in Lethbridge Friday (Feb.24), defeating the Hurricanes 6-2.Logan Stankoven opened the scoring...
Feb 25, 2023
Storm avoid elimination, win 4-2 over the Eagles
KAMLOOPS - With their season on the line, the Kamloops storm gave everything they had. Defeating the Sicamous Eagles as a result in game 5 by a score of 4-2 on Friday (Feb.24) at McArthur Park Arena.T...
Feb 25, 2023
